Trip from Carroll, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

7h 13m

Distance

358 mi

576 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 3m ★

6 AM

7h 14m

8 AM

7h 35m

10 AM

7h 21m

12 PM

7h 19m

3 PM

7h 22m

5 PM

7h 34m

8 PM

7h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Carroll, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Spanning 353.9 miles across New York State, this journey from Carroll to The Bronx typically takes about 5 hours and 52 minutes of drive time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it demands more focus than a standard interstate cruise. You should budget approximately $56 for fuel to complete the trip. While it is technically possible to finish this drive in a single day, the technical nature of the roads makes a full day of driving quite demanding. Consider your personal tolerance for winding local roads before deciding if you want to push through in one go or break it up into two days.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

179 miles from Carroll, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than a typical highway commute, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate a turn-heavy path that prioritizes local roads over high-speed interstates. The personality of this drive is defined by constant adjustments and attention to the road's curvature rather than long, monotonous straightaways. Because there are no major highway stretches, the pace remains steady but requires active engagement from the driver throughout the entire 353.9-mile journey. Prepare for a technical drive that keeps you alert from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 170.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 180.5 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 358 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 180.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 343 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 34 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

180.5 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

233.9 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

343 mi into trip | ~6h 50m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...

348.5 mi into trip | ~6h 56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

348.7 mi into trip | ~6h 56m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Along This Route

Between Carroll, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

233.9 mi in | ~4h 40m | via US 6

Milford

234.7 mi in | ~4h 41m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	170.4 mi	3h 18m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m
Olean-Portville Road	3.6 mi	5m
Cross Bronx Expressway	2.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 170.4 mi, about 3h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carroll, NY and The Bronx, NY.

Start on Barberton Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · Barberton Road

Turn right onto NY 305

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Portville-Eldred Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 305; NY 417

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Portville-Ceres Road

Continue on NY 305; NY 417

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on NY 417

3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road

Continue on NY 417

1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

36 ft · 0 sec · North Union Street

Continue on NY 16

0.3 mi · 23 sec · North Union Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

105 ft · 2 sec · North Union Street

Continue on NY 16

477 ft · 8 sec · North Union Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

105 ft · 2 sec · North Union Street

Continue on NY 16

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Union Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

106 ft · 1 sec · North Union Street

Continue on NY 16

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Union Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 16

106 ft · 1 sec · North Union Street

Continue on NY 16

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Union Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

170 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour and 52-minute trek, plan to leave early in the morning to maximize daylight for navigating the local turns. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and don't wait until the last minute to fill up. You have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your pace, so build in time for frequent breaks to rest your hands and eyes. Given the absence of highway segments, avoid scheduling this drive during peak local traffic hours to ensure your travel time stays close to the 6-hour mark. Always double-check your navigation settings to ensure you are staying on the preferred local route rather than being rerouted onto unintended paths.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 179 miles from Carroll, NY, or about 3h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 179 miles or 3h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Carroll, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Carroll, NY

This is one driving day of about 358 miles and 7h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carroll, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 170.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 179 mi from Carroll, NY · 3h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

179 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179 miles from Carroll, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.4 miles.

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

The final approach into The Bronx, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around The Bronx, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 358

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 358

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 345.6

View on nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 345.6

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 345.6

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 345.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.28 one way

$116.56 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$63.16	$126.31
premium	$4.88	$68.82	$137.65
diesel	$5.64	$79.54	$159.07

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$99–$124

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Dollar Tree - Tesla Supercharger

Painted Post, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dandy Mini Mart - Tesla Supercharger

Elmira, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

125 Victory Hwy - Tesla Supercharger

Painted Post, NY

Tesla

10 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Olean

Olean, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Corning

Painted Post, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

Hampton Inn Owego

Owego, NY

EVGATEWAY

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott Binghamton

Vestal, NY

EVGATEWAY

8 DCFC

Ferrario Ford

Elmira, NY

RED_E

6 DCFC

Electrify America: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 RED_E: 4 CHARGESMART_EV: 3 Tesla: 3 EVGATEWAY: 2 EV Connect: 2 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	107.4	1	$37.59	$17.18
Efficient EV	89.5	1	$31.33	$14.32
EV Truck/SUV	143.2	1	$50.12	$22.91

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Carroll, NY

Morning in Carroll on Monday

Local time

10:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Morning in The Bronx on Monday

Local time

10:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 9 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 13m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Carroll, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 358 miles and takes about 7h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 179 miles from Carroll, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Carroll, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

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Trip from Carroll, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Carroll, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 13m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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